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High energy costs, rising fuel prices and technology breakthroughs in the industry have led many families to reconsider what type of heater they are using this winter.

Conventional heating systems are being replaced by modern heaters due to the rising costs for operating the old technology and the efficiency that comes with a new system, especially during the winter months.

A radiant heating system can act as an efficient alternative to conventional models, as this technology allows for a more even distribution of the heat due to its delivery system.

Along with a more efficient delivery of the warmth for homeowners, the radiant heating system will allow a typical resident to save up to 25 percent in energy costs.

A study done at Kansas State University, in conjunction with the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), established the figure of 25 percent savings due to the variety of advancements and increased efficiency that comes with radiant heaters.

Residents around North America are beginning to make the transition away from the older technology.

According to the Shelburne County Coast Guard, couples like the Tiptons have made the transition to new types of heating, and are already seeing the results.

Emily and Guy Tipton recently attended an informal information session that was held by a government organization in Nova Scotia, where personal anecdotes from local couples were mixed with technical analysis regarding the long-term energy savings and cost reductions, the news source reported.

The Coast Guard reported that officials from Efficiency Nova Scotia outlined their desire to have residents reduce their total energy consumption through the use of more efficient technology.

"We are there to help Nova Scotia save energy," the representative said during the information session. "Whatever income level…high or low it doesn’t matter."

Because of it’s high conductivity, Warmboard’s 12 on center tubing outperforms other panels using 6 on center tubing.

Grand Park, [Co.] is committed to creating a community that sets new standards for quality in Grand County…Grand Park has incorporated the practices of green building into the first neighborhood…One of the most luxurious features in the homes is the use of Warmboard radiant heat. Widely accepted as the most comfortable, healthy and energy efficient form of heat, Warmboard is especially attractive because its systems are easily zoned and have a fast response time, reducing energy usage by heating only the occupied rooms or regions…Because of it’s high conductivity, Warmboard’s 12″ on center tubing outperforms other panels using 6″ on center tubing. This spacing also results in lower material usage. It replaces a traditional plywood sub-floor, further reducing wood usage while its high conductivity reduces the amount of tubing and manifolds needed. - Kirsten Laraby, Grand Park Co., Marketing Director

Welcome to Warmboard, Simply Smarter Radiant Heat

Warmboard was invented in 1992 by Architect and entrepreneur Terry Alsberg. It has since become one of the fastest growing and most popular radiant heating systems. Two things drive growth and popularity of Warmboard:

More comfortable radiant floor heating

Warmboard adjusts its radiant heat output to quickly match changing heat loads throughout the day and night. This gives you the exact feeling of warmth you desire from a radiant floor heat system. The goal of any radiant floor heating system is to ensure that the temperature that you feel in your home is exactly the temperature you desire, and to maintain this ideal comfort minute by minute, hour by hour. No other radiant heat system can match the precise control and fast response of a low mass Warmboard radiant heat system.

More energy efficient radiant floor heating

Warmboard is simply more conductive compared to all the other radiant heat systems. The job of a radiant heat system is to conduct heat from water in a tube to the surface of a radiant floor. This is why in radiant floor heating, conductivity is king. It is a simple law of physics that as conductivity goes up, water temperature goes down. It always saves money to heat water to a lower temperature, and therefore Warmboard is more energy efficient than all other radiant heat systems.